Human Resources
Investing in Company Culture Is Your Strongest Asset — Here’s Why.
A guide to the importance of company culture and empowering employees for a prosperous workplace.
By Joe Ennen
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Thought Leaders
I’ve Managed Remote Teams For 15 Years — Here Are My 3 Most Important Leadership Lessons.
Effective, flexible leadership and clarity can solve much of the discomfort around remote work. Here's how.
By Tara Coomans
Thought Leaders
3 Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making When Bringing Employees Back to the Office
A company is only as successful as its employees are happy — and upheavals like a return to office risk adding to employee dissatisfaction. You can ease that transition by getting back to basics. Here's how.
Human Resources
How to Teach Your Employees to Set Boundaries Instead of Always Being ‘On’
Always being available, responding right away to emails and saying "yes" to everything have been long-time behaviors cherished in corporate America, yet these behaviors are not helpful for the overwhelming majority of today's workforce — especially for those that are caregivers, those with disabilities or those who are underrepresented in organizations. Here are three strategies to reward actual work over responsiveness, leading to higher engagement and retention.
By Julie Kratz
Thought Leaders
3 Ways Women Founders Can Leverage Their Value on Women’s Equality Day — and Beyond
Women founders lead in different ways than their male counterparts and data is showing how beneficial that is. This article covers three things for women entrepreneurs to keep in mind throughout their journey.
Human Resources
How to Build Unstoppable Collaboration in Your Team By Prioritizing Balance and Values
We need more than words on a banner to successfully merge companies, integrate corporate cultures and break down silos.
Thought Leaders
How Transparent Should You Be with Employees During Times of Uncertainty?
Periodic unpredictability and volatility are near certainties in business, and in response, leaders are left with the choice of being truly open with employees or not. (Spoiler: There's one overwhelming winner.)
Entrepreneurs
Cozy Sweaters and Coffee Dates Can Boost Your Productivity — Here’s How
Channel the Danish comfort culture of hygge to take your business to the next level.
By Aytekin Tank
Thought Leaders
3 Keys to Leading Teams During a Time of Divisive Opinions and Tension
If you can find ways to balance the differences and unions within your teams, you can discover that a business can be a beautiful example of diversity and an antidote to the echo chambers we find online.
Human Resources
Know a DEI Skeptic? Use These 3 Strategies to Engage Them
Not everyone is on board with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. For those that are hoping it will fade away, it is time to engage them proactively before they disrupt the culture.
By Julie Kratz
Human Resources
You Have to Give Your Employees Freedom to See Excellence — Here’s How to Do It.
As company leaders, our success ultimately depends on giving our people the freedom to do great things. Productive employees who are engaged and inspired by their work are the key to workplace excellence.
By Brad Rencher
Building a Business
How to Use Workplace Culture as a Springboard Toward a Smooth and Profitable Exit
How to harness culture to maximize private equity investment
By David Eaton
Thought Leaders
Your Customers Are More Interested in Your Purpose Than Ever — Here Are 3 Steps to Showcase It
In order to connect and leave an impression on consumers, leaders must prioritize social entrepreneurship along with profits.
By Durana Elmi
Business News
Why Combining Company Culture with Strategy is Necessary for Lasting Business Success
Culture shouldn't eat strategy for breakfast — your business strategy must be developed based on the core strengths of its existing culture.
By Jack Truong
Thought Leaders
Your Meeting Culture Needs to Change — This Strategy Can Improve Your Team Dynamics With Less Work and Time
Meetings are boring for nearly everyone involved. Here's how to change the culture of your meetings.
Building a Business
How to Embrace People With Disabilities In Your Business: A Disability Advocate Explains
People with disabilities face several barriers to entering the workplace and frequently face discrimination and exclusion. To develop an institution of inclusivity, people with disabilities must be represented and embraced at every level.
By Zane Landin
Thought Leaders
6 Ways to Become a Better Listener
Listening is one of the most foundational and critical skills in building relationships at home and at work. It's not always easy to listen well, but with practice, we can all improve our skills. Here's six ways you can start.
Building a Business
How to Build a Culture of Learning in Startups
Startups tend to favor high productivity within short turnaround times. In such conditions, employees must be adaptable and learn new skills quickly. Therefore, training and development are crucial — a new employee needs to hit the ground running.
Human Resources
7 Common Myths You Might Believe About Allyship
While most people consider themselves to be good people, many struggle to effectively show up as allies. Allyship is about consistent, intentional actions over time rather than one-and-done, check-the-box activities.
By Julie Kratz
Human Resources
How Your Company Culture Can Be a Force Multiplier (For the Good and the Bad)
A company culture's impact on business success is monumental, whether it is good or bad.
By Steve Arizpe
Thought Leaders
Want Elite Performance? Adopt These 5 Practices Of Top Tactical Units
Learn how the development of elite tactical units, like the Navy Seals, can create a better team.
Business Ideas
Make Your Office More Eco-Friendly — and Save Money —With These Steps Toward Sustainability
Entrepreneurs and business leaders can play a pivotal role in advancing the green building movement by transforming their offices into sustainable workspaces. Through these actionable steps, businesses can contribute to environmental sustainability while reaping benefits such as cost savings and improved workplace health.
By Ari Chazanas
Thought Leaders
3 Important Lessons I’ve Learned Working With the Top 1% of Business Leaders
Fewer than 1% of businesses earn $10 million in annual revenue. It's worth looking at three things I've learned by working with those business leaders.
By Tara Coomans
Thought Leaders
How to Build an Inclusive Culture That Permeates All Levels of the Organization
Why the fundamental characteristics of an inclusive organization must be implemented at both leadership and managerial levels — and how to ensure they are.
Building a Business
Why Creating a Culture of Feedback is Vital to Business Survival
Startups operate in a constantly evolving environment where adapting and improving are essential. Feedback is an important tool for startups to achieve this. It helps increase productivity, improve decision-making and create stronger teams in a fast-paced environment.
Thought Leaders
Hustle Culture Is Dying — And It Should Be. Here’s How to Start Working Less.
Hustle culture is killing your business, but not in the way you think.
Thought Leaders
5 Steps to Creating Socially Conscious Projects That Matter
Many business leaders want to do something important and valuable for their community, but it can often be a struggle to know where to start. Here are some rules I follow to find my best socially-conscious project ideas and put them into action.
By Oleg Krot